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Does cutting aluminium change its specific heat capacity?

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A 4.0 kg aluminium calibration plate is cut into two equal 2.0 kg pieces. Each piece is still aluminium. Using ΔE = mcΔθ, explain whether the specific heat capacity of either piece changes and compare the energy needed to raise one piece and the original plate through the same temperature change.

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4.3.2.2 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity

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AQA specification 4.3.2.2 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity GOV.UK Key Stage 4 science programme

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